Alli Patterson

Earlier this year, God gave me a fresh sense of clarity on my calling and mission. He told me to “take care of people” and “lay foundations” — both of which remind me of a specific figure in the Bible: Nehemiah. Nehemiah was called to care for people in Israel who were hurting during their […]

This is the third and final teaching in a three-part series on the Hebrew word HINENI or “Here I am.” The first two parts provide the background of this important word and how we can integrate it into our spiritual lives. This last part looks at the time God used HINENI. Many of us feel

This is the second in a three-part series on “HINENI.” Make sure to check out Part 1 if you like to read things in order. If you’re already familiar with the Hebrew phrase “Here I am” and don’t mind reading out of order, dive in! I am a lover of words. When I read the

2024 was a year filled with milestones and growth. It also was a time when I felt God call me to move in new ways. God often uses the strength we build during good times to get us ready for a call into what’s next. God is always at work, always moving in your life.

Isn’t it interesting how each Gospel starts off with a different focus? Matthew has the genealogy of Jesus. Luke begins with a dedication and then backs way up to the birth of John the Baptist. John gets deep and theological fast. And Mark? The first chapter of his Gospel dives right into the action at

How weird would it be if Jesus said he wanted to bring people closer to God and then never went near them? What if he never talked to people far from God? What if he never ate with them or went to the places they were? His ministry would have looked very different if Jesus

Weare thirsty for people to like us, even when we don’t want to admit it. Just like our physical thirst, our desire for approval is a constant flow that’s only quenched when we stop trying to be liked and get filled with something better…. Love. We are all designed with the need to be connected,

When I was in college, I had a marketing professor that asked us to introduce ourselves using a product or slogan. I said I was like a Dulcolax laxative. I chose it because their advertising campaign was “strong yet gentle.” Yes, it was funny (and embarrassing), but that idea is core to who I have

Life is full of tough decisions — and God loves to use them. He doesn’t just help us get through them. If we allow it, the decision-making process can be a catalyst that God uses to spark growth and create incredible outcomes, both now and in the future. Sounds good, right? Until you’re in the